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Abashed
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embarrassed, ashamed, or nonplussed
Antonyms: unembarrassed, unashmed |
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Aloof
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withdrawn, standing apart from others (usually as a matter of choice)
Snynonyms: distant, cold, standoffish Antonyms: involved, sociable |
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Anguish
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great mental suffering, distress or pain. To be deeply tormented by pain or sorrow.
Snyonyms: misery, woe, torment Antonyms: joy, delight, peace of mind |
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Articulate
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to pronounce distinctly; to exress well in words; to fit together into a system; able to use language effectively
Snynonyms: enunciate, expound, glib, eloquent Antonyms: tongue-tied, mumbled, incoherent |
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Bask
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to be in, or exposed oneself to, pleasant warmth; to take pleasure in or derive enjoyment from
Synonyms: wallow, revel |
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Defect
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an imperfection, flaw or blemish of some kind; to desert a cause or organization
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Finesse
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delicate skill; tact and cleverness; to accomplish something by cleverness; good judgement or skillful evasion
Synonyms: delicacy, subtlety Antonyms: clumsiness, awkwardness |
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Flaunt
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to wave or flutter slowily; to display in a conceited, offensive way
Synonyms: show off, parade Antonyms: hide, downplay |
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Forthright
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frank, direct, straightfoward
Synonyms: candid, blunt Antonyms: indirect, evasive, deceitful, two-faced |
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Genial
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cordial, pleasantly, cheerful or warm
Synonyms: friendly, amiable Antonyms: cold, unfriendly, unsociable |
